Complimentary AJC Food Service Industry Open Forum and Reception.
 
 
 
 
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AJC Food Service & Hospitality Industry
Open Forum & Reception
Where our Industry Meets the Moment
Insights from Industry Leaders and Special Presentation
Inside NYC’s Israeli Restaurant Scene:
Change, Challenge, and Creativity
 
Tuesday, May 19th
 
RSVP to AJC’s Gary Spruch by May 5.
Limited Space Available  
 
 
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Graciously hosted by CarryHot USA

Tuesday, May 19 – NYC Midtown East Location, address to follow
Join fellow industry leaders for an evening of insight, inspiration, connection, and open discussion – along with a reception featuring Israeli cuisine.

PROGRAM

5:45 PM | Arrival & Networking
Enjoy networking and a reception featuring Israeli cuisine.

6:10 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Rob Monroe, Co-Chair, AJC Food Service & Hospitality Division
Corporate Client Manager, Acxion

6:15 PM | Where Our Industry Stands Now
Carolyn D. Richmond, Co-Chair, AJC Food Service & Hospitality Division
Partner & Chair, Hospitality Practice, Fox Rothschild LLP

6:30 PM | Publisher’s Perspective
Fred Klashman, Co-Chair, AJC Food Service & Hospitality Division
Publisher, Total Food Service Magazine

6:45 PM | Featured Conversation
Inside NYC’s Israeli Restaurant Scene:
Change, Challenge, and Creativity

Haim Handwerker, Veteran Journalist | Author | Podcast Host
Expert on Israeli cuisine and culture, the NYC Israeli restaurant scene, and the impact of politics on the business of Israeli restaurants

Limited space available for this complimentary reception.

Kindly confirm your place by responding to Gary Spruch, Coordinator, AJC Food Service & Hospitality Division, at spruchg@ajc.org.
 
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Save the Date
December 2, 2026
65th Annual AJC Food Service & Hospitality Tribute

We Take Great Pride in Honoring


Andrew Kent
Executive Vice President, Glass Gardens Inc. Shoprites
AJC Visionary Business & Community Builder Award

Major Products Company
AJC Corporate Leadership & Human Relations Award

Jeremy Mazal
President & Chief Operating Officer, P.J. Clarke’s
AJC Excellence in Hospitality Leadership Award
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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